Title VI / DBE / Clauses

Title VI Policy

The City of Clarksville operates its programs and services without regard to race, color and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with the City of Clarksville.

For more information on the City of Clarksville's civil rights program, and the procedures to file a complaint, email Debbie Smith, call 931-648-6113 or visit our administrative office at:One Public SquareClarksville, TN 37040

Federal Transit Administration Complaint

A complainant may file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration by filing a complaint with the:Office of Civil RightsAttention: Title VI Program Coordinator1200 New Jersey Avenue SEEast Building, 5th Floor-TRCWashington, DC 20590

Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program

Clarksville Transit System (CTS) encourages participation from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and maintains a goal of 1% participation. For more information please call 931-553-2430.

This program was developed by the Federal Highway Administration and is administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation Civil Rights Office Small Business Development Program to encourage minority, female and other disadvantaged firms to work in the highway/bridge industry. Both state and federal construction project and monies are included in it.

Tennessee Uniform Certification Program (TNUCP)

The TNUCP is charged with the responsibility of certifying firms for the purpose of maintaining a database of certified DBEs for the United State Department of Transportation (USDOT) grantees in the state of Tennessee. The objective is to ensure that disadvantaged business firms have the maximum opportunity to participate in USDOT assisted contracts.

For more information or to become a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) firm contact:Tennessee Department of TransportationSmall Business Development ProgramJames K. Polk Building505 Deaderick StreetSuite 1800Nashville, TN 37243-0347Phone: 888-370-3647Alternate Phone: 615-741-3681